What is an AME Consortium?
The AME Consortia Program is the next step in the evolution of implementing and sustaining lean and continuous improvement practices. An AME Consortium is a place where lean-minded leaders in all functions, in a local market, can gather together with peers in a safe environment that provides great value. An AME Consortium is a place to share, coach and network. Most importantly, participants can benchmark and assess their own progress. And, this program is facilitated by a world-class operations professional.
In support of the AME rollout of its new national Consortia Program, AME and the Optima support team will be hiring 10 to 15 facilitators in 2013 and 2014. Targeted cities/areas for 2013 include: Cincinnati/Dayton; San Diego; Rockland, ME; Atlanta; Indianapolis; Central Wisconsin; Orange County, CA; St. Louis; Pittsburgh; and Bridgeport, CT. A second national group of prominent cities is being scheduled for 2014.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree. Masters degree preferred.
- 15 years of manufacturing experience.
- 10 years of experience in a strong lean/CI environment.
- 5 years experience as a Trainer or Facilitator.
- Leadership, communication, and creativity.
- Team oriented, coaching, and listening.
- Ability to work autonomously and assess risk.
Duties
- Responsible for leading one to two consortia of up to 12 member companies.
- Lead, plan, and facilitate on a highly regular basis.
- Coordinate special interest group (SIG) events.
- Lead/coordinate company and VS assessments (with assistance as needed).
- Work with Consortia website and portal administration teams.
- Work closely with AME regional presidents and boards.
- Participate in creation of standard work for facilitators and consortia.
- Maintain understanding of current practices in world-class lean and CI environments.
Other Information
- The facilitator is expected to live in/near the consortium city.
- Compensation is competitive.
- AME is a premier, international manufacturing association. Facilitators will have exposure to top executives and significant autonomy to achieve membership, revenue, and activity goals.
Facilitator resumes for 2013 cities should be sent to Steve Hirt, President, Optima Associates, at steven.hirt@optimanow.com. AA/EOE.
